Reasons to pick Nissan Versa
- 1you want the lower price of entry: Versa starts at $20,298.
- 2you prefer the subcompact sedan with the clearer 1-trim staircase instead of restarting your research elsewhere.
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2025 Nissan Versa vs 2026 Volkswagen Taos
Live comparisonUpdated April 2026
VersavsTaos
- Price−$9,697
- Efficiency0.3 L/100 km
- Cargo+1,041 L
- Rows won2–2
Versa starts $9,697 lower. Taos wins efficiency by 0.3 L/100 km. Taos gives you 1,041 L more cargo room. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Nissan VersaVolkswagen Taos
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
Entry price$9,697 lower
Versa
$20,298
Versa
Taos
$29,995
Trendline
Average trim price$9,697 lower
Versa
$20,298
1 tracked trims
Taos
$29,995
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Taos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $20,298 Versa | $29,995 Trendline | $9,697 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $20,298 1 tracked trims | $29,995 5 tracked trims | $9,697 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 7.7 L/100 km Versa | 7.4 L/100 km Trendline | 0.3 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 418 L Best published cargo figure | 1,459 L Best published cargo figure | 1,041 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Comfortline 4MOTION at $29,995 | Only Volkswagen full |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 0 features Core coverage still thin | 1 feature Trendline 4MOTION at $29,995 | Only Volkswagen full |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: IIHS n/a · NHTSA 4 and 3 yr / 60,000 km for Nissan Versa, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 4 yr / 80,000 km for Volkswagen Taos.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Expanded rows2beyond the core table
Model reach0 vs 2Versa vs Taos
Pair overlap0 shared2 one-sided
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
1
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
Remote startRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Taos
$29,995
Comfortline 4MOTION
Remote start
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
1
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
Moonroof / sunroofRight only
Versa
—
Doesn’t reach it
Taos
$29,995
Comfortline Black Edition 4MOTION
Panoramic power Sunroof
Winter
Traction and cold-weather gear that changes the daily Canada experience.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Taos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Remote startExpanded Only Taos reaches remote start. | — Doesn’t reach it | $29,995 Comfortline 4MOTION Remote start | Right only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Nissan Versa | Volkswagen Taos | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Taos reaches moonroof / sunroof. | — Doesn’t reach it | $29,995 Comfortline Black Edition 4MOTION Panoramic power Sunroof | Right only |
Trim Shortcuts
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
The cheapest acceptable version on each side.
Nissan Versa$20,298
Versa
7.7 L/100 km efficiency0 features
Volkswagen Taos$29,995
Trendline
7.4 L/100 km efficiency0 features
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Versa | Versa | $20,298 | 7.7 L/100 km | 0 |
| Volkswagen Taos | Trendline | $29,995 | 7.4 L/100 km | 0 |